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Sec. 18-1. - Power and authority.#
The chief of police, deputy chief of police, other officers of the permanent police force, and special police officers shall have the power and authority conferred by law upon police constables, but shall not be required to give bond, nor shall they be authorized to serve process in civil actions. Every such officer may command all necessary aid and assistance in the due execution of such office, and every person who, when so required, refuses or neglects to give such aid and assistance shall be subject to fines.
(Code 1972, § 2-5.6)
Sec. 18-2. - Conflict of interest.#
No member of the police department shall hold any elective office in the town or state.
(Code 1972, § 2-5.7)
Sec. 18-3. - Handling of fines, fees.#
In all cases of complaints for a violation of any ordinance of the town, or for a violation of any statute of the state, all fines, fees, forfeitures and witness, complaint or warrant fees shall be made payable to the general fund of the town, unless otherwise provided by law. This section shall apply only to the regular members of the permanent police department.
(Code 1972, § 2-5.8)